Ultrasound Technologist-Radiology OP

Description

Summary :

The Ultrasound Technologist will perform a wide variety of

routine and advanced imaging procedures, will provide support for

other imaging technologists as needed, and help to facilitate

smooth and efficient patient flow. The Ultrasound Technologist must

be able to handle the movement, set-up, and operation of medical

ultrasound equipment. The technologist will demonstrate flexibility

by working other shifts and / or at other campuses as needed or

required. The technologist must be able to troubleshoot basic

maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image

processing and the image archiving system. Expectation to

participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances

within their scope of licensure. The technologist will adhere to,

and maintain, the expected imaging competencies as outlined by

management. Behavior and communication skills must align with the

organization's mission, values, and culture.

Responsibilities :

Meets expectations of the applicable

OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or

Leader of Leaders.

Demonstrates adherence to

the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.

Maintains

consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with

appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality,

professionalism, and reliability.

Promotes

staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating

with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal

work environment.

Promotes exceptional

physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to

radiologists and referring physicians.

Performs

all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of

patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential

information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned

job duties.

Appropriately adapt assigned

patient assessment, treatment, and / or care methods to accommodate

the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual,

age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient

served.

Ensures compliance with all policies,

procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State

and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory

entities.

Performs examinations / procedures as

needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the

Manager’s license(s), certification(s), and / or documented

competencies.

Demonstrates flexibility by

working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or

required.

Ensures completed exams are scanned

and stored correctly in PACS.

Ability to follow

PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any

problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if

needed.

Troubleshoots and reports any equipment

• malfunctions to the Director / Manager and / or Biomedical personnel;

does appropriate follow-up.

Performs other

duties as assigned.

Job

Requirements : Education / Skills

Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound

Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent

required

Experience

1 year of ultrasound scanning experience

preferred

Basic computer experience

required

Licenses,

Registrations, or Certifications

Requires one of the following within 1 year of

hire : Sonography (S) by

ARRT

Abdomen (AB) RDMS by

ARDMS

Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB / GYN) RDMS

by ARDMS

Prefers one of

the following, along with the required :

Vascular Sonography (VS) by

ARRT

Breast Sonography (BS) by

ARRT

Breast (BR) RDMS by

ARDMS

Adult Echocardiography (AE) RDCS by

ARDMS

Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by

ARDMS

State Licensure is

required if in New Mexico

DMS by MIRTP

NMED

BLS

required

In accordance with the

CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration

Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the

required certifications for their respective positions within the

designated time frame.

Work Schedule :

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work

Type : Full

Time